Athletes in Arms: Growth doesn’t just happen in the weight room


Athletes in Arms: Growth doesn’t just happen in the weight room
....Being an athlete comes with a competitive mindset. I love competing in sports and casual games. However, with so much time off from volleyball now, I have been able to give my mind a break and take a step back. Because of this retreat, I have realized how unhealthy it is to constantly compare yourself to others and only equate your worth to sports. This idea of excessive self-evaluation was especially evident during our last season when we didn’t have a consistent starting lineup. Our lineup and positional standings were always changing, which led to some team members consistently analyzing how we stacked up against each other. In a way, this can be good because it incentivizes individuals to push themselves to make the team better as a whole. However, players are much more than just the sport they play, and these competitive thoughts linger on the mind...... ...more Bethany`s Notes: Understanding `the rest` we are in right now and how to take advantage of it. Who are you outside of your sport and what are you becoming? Use this time to explore and self-reflect.
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....Being an athlete comes with a competitive mindset. I love competing in sports and casual games. However, with so much time off from volleyball now, I have been able to give my mind a break and take a step back. Because of this retreat, I have realized how unhealthy it is to constantly compare yourself to others and only equate your worth to sports.

This idea of excessive self-evaluation was especially evident during our last season when we didn’t have a consistent starting lineup. Our lineup and positional standings were always changing, which led to some team members consistently analyzing how we stacked up against each other. In a way, this can be good because it incentivizes individuals to push themselves to make the team better as a whole. However, players are much more than just the sport they play, and these competitive thoughts linger on the mind......

...more

Bethany`s Notes: Understanding `the rest` we are in right now and how to take advantage of it. Who are you outside of your sport and what are you becoming? Use this time to explore and self-reflect.

Athletes in Arms: Growth doesn’t just happen in the weight room

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